OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K
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OktoberfestGR Bier Stein 5K and 8K
The OktoberfestGR Bier Stein races take place on September 26, 2026 at Riverside Park, 3061 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. The event offers two measured running distances on a closed course using the park paths.
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 8K
The course is a closed loop on Riverside Park paths. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finishers medal, plus free entry into the festival and a free bier or wine. The listed entry fee for each race is $30.00.
A separate Oktoberfest challenge combines the Grand Rapids 5K on September 26 and the Lansing Oktoberfest 5K on September 12; challenge entrants receive a special third medal. Challenge entries are limited. Registration windows and deadlines are provided for each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
